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LOT 0138
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (87.5 grams, 15.6 cm).
With rolled rim to each tapering tube, applied trail detailing to each Lower body, lateral angled handles and a large applied loop handle above; iridescent surface; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom an important London, UK, collection 1980-2020.
LiteratureCf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 460.
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